Joyce Pauline Kirkpatrick's Obituary
Joyce Pauline Kirkpatrick, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 8:33 p.m., in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born on December 2, 1954, in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Robert A. and Pauline B. (Gentz) Eisenhauer. On July 27, 1985, she married William "Bill" Kirkpatrick in DuQuoin, IL. She was a secretary for 22 years at Freeman United Coal Mine and a secretary at John A. Logan Community College. Joyce was a member of Liberty Church, DuQuoin, IL, and the Home and Community Education Association. She loved sewing, quilting, and was an avid reader. Above all she loved spending time with her family, and she will be greatly missed by many.
Survivors include her husband of 37 years; one son, Andrew Kirkpatrick of Joliet, IL; two brothers, Glenn Eisenhauer of Mt. Carmel, IL, and Gary (Lisa) Eisenhauer of DuQuoin, IL; one sister, Shirley J. (Tom) Ferguson of DuQuoin, IL; one grandson, Kendel Scott Kirkpatrick of DuQuoin, IL; two special nephews, Adrian Eisenhauer and Jacob Eisenhauer; and several other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Brenda Kay Wright.
Funeral services will be held at Liberty Church, DuQuoin, IL, on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lon McPherson and Pastor Hank Fulk officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL, at a later date.
Visitation will be held at Liberty Church, DuQuoin, IL, on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Church.
Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL, has been entrusted with arrangements.
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